(a) As used in this act:
(i) "Malpractice claim" means any claim against a professional for alleged departure from accepted professional standards which results in damage to the claimant;
(ii) "Panel" means the Wyoming professional review panel provided for under this act;
(iii) "Professional" means a person licensed under title 33 for whom the normal qualifications for licensure include at least a year of specialized post secondary education, or a hospital or nursing care facility;
(iv) "This act" means W.S. 9-2-1801 through 9-2-1812.